Creatures of Atys

[borg9]

I was digging in Enchanted isle with a good friend of mine. I had a rush order and this was part of the training of one of my armour apprentices.

We were set upon by a Torbac.

Being very familiar with this region, I have worked there for many months, I reacted insticively, Melee protection aura and a shout of water.

While we waited for the Torbac leave I talked of Atys, as I do often. He left and I suggested we return to the task in hand. I was asked a simple question, 'How do you know its safe to return?'.

Well this started a very long conversion about the Creatures of Atys and how they behave.

To my friends suprise and amazement I was able to predict with some certainty what would happen on the shoreline and the surrouding area.

I have to say it didn't suprise me when they said, they had never noticed the creatures behaviour. I explained, when something is so complex it appears simple and natural, it goes un-noticed by the majority.

Atys is a complex living world, that interacts so well that often, we look without ever seeing anything.

They left me with a suggestion, that I should share the way I see Atys with others. I said the majority of Homin are interested only in imporving their skill and wouldn't be interested I what I had to share. They suggested I was wrong.

They said I should organise a sight seeing trip and help my fellow Homins see, what I see.

Who was right?

[kibsword]

I've noticed that too Neun, its amazing isnt it

[philu]

As far I am concerned, your friend was right.

I personally would love to learn more about Atys.

Lvling isn't the be all and end all of this game.

[marct]

I believe there are the many that choose to just blast through, or take the fastest, or most direct route.

For me, and the few, it is not about the destination, but in the journey to get there. The art of the Ninja sneaker is seldom practiced and often feared. A high will is required to undure the teachings of the land and to learn to observe the things that are overlooked by most. Most of all, the obscene fear of death is the greatest barrier to becoming a Ninja Sneaker. You must embrace the path that takes you to the teachings of the land.

Look up, look down, left and right. Observe that which surrounds you. There is much to be enjoyed which many have overlooked or sped by!

[glipe]

Indeed, ninja sneaking is becoming a lost art! Route planning also!

Personally, I love studying the animaly population of Atys. The valley in beside the Den of Fury (the one East of the High Watchers) has been a regular haunt of mine for some time now. I've even taken to calling it "my valley" because I'm there so much. But I know the route to that valley like a well used pair of boots. At first it was uncomfortable but now I've eased into it. I can get to the valley without even encountering an enemy! I know when the Bodocs move into the valley (to mate, I say, because their population swells there in spring). In winter I know to watch for Skoff at the end of the valley, and when the Psykoplas bloom.

The flora and fauna of Atys are why I will stay with the game. Other games are too static, with enemies just wandering around waiting to die at your hand because that is their only purpose. Atys is an ecosystem and while my character doesn't respect the Kami for the way they attempt to preserve it, I respect the devs greatly for bringing it into being.

[borg9]

I have been given faith

So heres a proposal to those who are interested.

I will teach the teachers, to teach.

Got some time spare? Want to just chill and relax? Want to 'see' rather than just look?


Check with me if I have sometime and we will form a group.
Then pick a random place! Travel there on foot if necessary, sneaking or killing.

As we go we will drink in the landscape, become one with the creatures of Atys.


I still learn something new everyday, so it will be a learning experience for me to.

And once the Teachers are taught, they can go forth and enligthen the lost souls of Atys. Share the beauty, run through the mists of Zorai, paddle in the lakes of Trykoth, tiptoe on the hot sands of Fyros and climb the trees of Matis.

Its up to you, I will make some time for those who are willing to live Atys.

[zebidie]

Great idea Neun, I'd certainly be intrested in coming along and seeing the world through your experience rather than my own. I'll send you a tell later, sounds like it would be alot of fun.

[hans1976]

I would like to join you, alas I fear your teachings might distort my own findings. As you said, their is certain patterns to be seen in the creatures and their movement.

I rather be blind and feel how they move then think how they move. When talking about ninja's, the best I ever met is called Salena. The speed and courage wuth which she can move though an area filled to the brim with carnivores and still *not* be attacked is amazing.

Good luck with teaching those who want to learn.

[memiki]

That is a wonderful idea. I would love to come along.

Many times I have been told to stop looking and hurry up. I have always stopped to look at things or try and figure something out. Of course, most of the people are just interested in running fast to get there to level here and there.

I am so happy to see there are others that want to see.

[andypur1]

I rather be blind and feel how they move then think how they move. When talking about ninja's, the best I ever met is called Salena. The speed and courage wuth which she can move though an area filled to the brim with carnivores and still *not* be attacked is amazing.

Good luck with teaching those who want to learn.

My first successful sneak from Thesos to Pyr was special, considering the number of times that I had died en-route. But going off the beaten track also can bring nice surprises, remember to take your pick

I also enjoy seeing the scenary and the first time I heard the howls in Matis still sticks in my mind, as well as standing on the waterfalls in Liberty Lake.

I'm all for some sneaking to see the surprises that are still in store.